[nagdu] Revolving Paw

[S L Johnson]

Hi Kristen,

It sounds like he is really stressed about something.  It is time you called 
your school for help.  Don't wait, things might get a lot worse.

Sandra

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kristen via nagdu
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 7:55 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Revolving Paw

Hi, everyone--

Lately, Corvette is being stubborn at times and using his paw to
his advantage when he doesn't want to go forward. Often, he will
put his front, right paw up on his leash--which I am holding
horizontally (usually on top of his harness)--not allowing him to
move. He will sit in place in that position at a standstill. When
I grab his paw in an attempt to put it back on the ground, it
will only "revolve" and immediately goes back to the exact, same
spot again. This happens both on and off the lead. The revolving
paw used to only occur when he was nervous at an unfamiliar
place, but it now happens more and more frequently, even at
familiar places or when I am taking him outside our front door to
relieve or be groomed. I've tried to refocus him with a
"Corvette, forward" command; however, I usually have to resort to
grabbing a sighted guide and walking with them while holding onto
him until he goes forward on his own. Any suggestions/tips?

Thanks!
--
Kristen

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